Comments on: Homemade Ketchup

By: Peter G.

Peter G. — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:42:28 +0000

In reply to Cookie and Kate. Yes you can freeze and defrost it. You can freeze and defrost any ingredients used in the making of this so it will be good for up to 6 months. I would put it in a plastic bag and that way you can use the bag by cutting off the corner once defrosted and then tipping it into your pouring bottle. This way it saves mess and hassle.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:49:25 +0000

In reply to Therese. Hi Therese, it should keep for two weeks in the refrigerator but I believe it should be fine to freeze and then then defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:48:13 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi Linda, yes you should be able to freeze and then defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

By: Regan Brown

Regan Brown — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:18:04 +0000

Amazingly simple and perfect for dipping baked potato wedges!! Thank you!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:57:37 +0000

SO good and SO easy to make! I could (okay, I do) eat this stuff with a spoon. I used Trader Joe’s organic balsamic vinegar (not white but it seemed runny enough?) and followed another’s suggestion and swapped the cinnamon for allspice. I added 2T more water at first. It seemed to thicken up as it sat in the fridge, so I added a spoonful of water here and there to loosen it up a bit. I am reducing my sugar intake and this is so tasty I prefer it to the store bought stuff anyway! Thank you Kate!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:33:33 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Pemberton. Hi Jennifer, I haven't tested it, but I believe it would freeze in small silicone trays to defrost as needed. If you do give it a try, please share how it turns out.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:25:41 +0000

In reply to Sam. Hi Sam, I'm so glad you found it helpful! I hope it works out. I love the idea of experimenting with different spice combinations.

By: Shelley Wood

Shelley Wood — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:15:19 +0000

It’s a great recipe for ketchup especially when we have been made to believe it should be cooked, not so. I like allspice instead of cinnamon, my preference. Thanks Kate for recipes!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:31:20 +0000

I cannot believe this came in my email today…..I have been thinking of making my own ketchup lately…I figured I would buy tomatoes or tomatoe sauce and see what I could come up with,lol You saved me the trouble.I can’t wait to try this.When I forwarded your email to my son.he said Oh great idea and you could make them different flavors, sundried tomatoe ,curry.buffalo,oh he named a few,LOL . So I will start with your recipe,,lol, and tell him he can play around with it any time he wants,LOL…The first recipe from your site was the squash soup, …love it. Sometimes I use a spice called mango curry in it LOVE it.And so easy…LOVE your site….I always check your site first when looking for a recipe….keep them coming,lol THANKS

By: Therese

Therese — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:52:44 +0000

How long will this keep in the fridge? Can I freeze it? Can’t wait to try this.